Holding the Line with Got Your Six Counseling

This week, Peggy and Brittany fully embrace the approaching spooky season and discuss the psychology behind fear. Why do we love it so much? How does it impact us? And why do we watch true crime like our world revolves around it, but won't walk into a room with the lights off? Check out the whole video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6, or listen to us on Spotify, Apple...

TW: This week's topic is Suicide. Most, if not all of us, know someone who has completed suicide. This week, Peggy and Brittany tackle this incredibly sensitive topic during Suicide Prevention/Awareness Month, and discuss statistics, resources, and hope to bring a better understanding to this deeply profound and impactful act.  If you, or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please rea...

This month, Trauma Talk goes into a two-part series on your brain and what happens when we experience trauma. Christina shows you the components of the brain that have a heavy influence on, and by, traumatic experiences and welcomes your questions for next month's in-depth discussion on what actually happens in those regions, and throughout the body. As always, this video is to help broaden y...

This week, Peggy and Brittany break down friendship. What makes a good friend? When does the dynamic become unhealthy? What happens when friendship dissolves, and what happens to those feelings?  As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two weeks, on video or by listening, as we unpack topics that...

Check out the whole video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6, or listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen! Just search Holding The Line with Got Your Six.  Visit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk.  https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling @gotyoursix_couns

This month, Christina talks about different ways that trauma can be treated (by a professional!) and starts to dip into what makes different trauma survivors different, as well as parts of the brain that are impacted by what we experience. As always, this video is to help broaden your knowledge and understanding. Clinicians should never practice outside of their competence, and listeners should ne...

This week, our podcast stars talk The Body Keeps the Score.  What does that mean, does my body actually hold trauma and more? As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two weeks, on video or by listening, as we unpack topics that our listeners need to know about.    / @holdingthelinegy6  , or listen...

Welcome to another episode! This month, the doc explains what trauma is, starts to discuss how it impacts us, and defines PTSD according to the World Health Organization and the American Psychiatric Association. As always, this video is to help broaden your knowledge and understanding. Clinicians should never practice outside of their competence, and listeners should never take this as a diagnosis...

 This week, our podcast stars take on anxiety. What it is, what it does, how it impacts our functioning, and what you can do about it.  As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two weeks, on video or by listening, as we unpack topics that our listeners need to know about.  https://www.youtube.com/@...

This week, after our short hiatus, Peggy and Brittany unpack the chaos of moving. Our Fort Lee office moved, our NOVA office is currently moving, and multiple clinicians have moved over the past six months. We are here to unpack what packing and then unpacking does to your nervous system, relationships, and sense of "normal". As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat...

This week, Christina and Peggy tackle a sensitive subject - conversion therapy. What it is, the ethics behind it, the research about it, and the recent Supreme Court decision. This is a sensitive subject, so we all encourage gentle listening, and increased self-care. And, more importantly, reach out if you need support! Links are below: https://www.apa.org/topics/lgbtq/evidence-against-conversion-...

 This week, our pod peeps address April being Autism Awareness Month. They share their lived experiences, dispel rumors about Autism Spectrum Disorder, chat about the development of the diagnosis, and talk about what it REALLY is. Join us, learn something, and share with your people. As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional...

 This week, Brittany and Peggy explore what happens when we go through something heavy and are left carrying the load. Big people have big feelings, too, and sometimes we don't know what they are, or how to sift through them when we finally have the space and opportunity. Remember, you aren't alone. We've got your six. As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat an...

This week, Peggy and Brittany tackle the topics of burnout, compassion fatigue, and why it is SO important to set healthy boundaries and practice self-care. As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two weeks, on video or by listening, as we unpack topics that our listeners need to know about.  http...

 This week on Therapy Unpacked While Holding The Line, Brittany dives in to moral injury. What is it? How does it effect us? How do we address it? She helps to normalize the experience of it, and offers suggestions on ways to manage it.  As always, this video is to help broaden your knowledge and understanding. Clinicians should never practice outside of their competence, and listeners should neve...

This week, we are switching gears to a PSA Series on Morals and Ethics. Join Peggy and Christina as they discuss the ethical codes, how morals are important, and what you can do if things feel, as the kids say, "cringe".  As always, this video is to help broaden your knowledge and understanding. Clinicians should never practice outside of their competence, and listeners should never take...

This week on Therapy Unpacked While Holding The Line, Brittany dives in to what it costs to do what we do. The emotional toll, the burnout, the needing to be "okay" at all costs so you can keep pushing forward, and the impact it has on our lives is just the start.  As always, this video is to help broaden your knowledge and understanding. Clinicians should never practice outside of their...

This week, Peggy and Brittany dive deep into the mysterious world of kiddos and their big feelings, trauma histories, diagnoses, the difference between tantrums and meltdowns, and how parents can help recognize signs their kids may need some support. As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two wee...

 This week, on Therapy Unpacked while Holding The Line, Brittany talks about survivor's guilt, and the weight of going through what Veterans and First Responders experience when we lose one of our Brothers or Sisters. We explore guilt, shame, fear, and trying to assimilate into a life that has a giant hole in it.  As always, this video is to help broaden your knowledge and understanding. Clin...

There are a LOT of myths and rumors out there about how therapists treat information for Active Duty Military Members and First Responders. There is  a lot of stigma, too. Peggy and Christina tackle some of the most common myths and misconceptions for ADSMs and First Responders seeking therapy.  As always, this video is to help broaden your knowledge and understanding. Clinicians should never prac...

 With everything going on in the country right now, we are just as impacted as all of you. We're coming back strong, but just know we are all as impacted as you are.  Also, if you call the office, be nice to Sofia. She doesn't create this content or make the rules of the practice. The owner does. I do. Come for ME. Thanks for coming to my TEDTalk. 

This week, Brittany and Peggy tackle teenagers and therapy. Yikes.  They discuss why teens need therapy now more than ever, what it looks like for teens to be in therapy and how it is different from what we think "adult" therapy is, some of the unique rules that govern how we work with teens, and ways to talk to your kids about therapy.  As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnos...

This week, Brittany talks about fight, flight, overwhelm, and what happens after we experience stress. Like, did you know that the brain doesn't know the difference between physical trauma and a psychological stressor?  As always, this video is to help broaden your knowledge and understanding. Clinicians should never practice outside of their competence, and listeners should never take this a...

 Welcome back to another season of chaos, real talk, laughter, and an honest take on the things that drive us. We still have no idea how to do a podcast, but dammit we DO know therapy, and working with Military and First Responders. So join us every other week for another season with Peggy and Brittany! As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach ou...

Welcome to our brand new mini-series! Our Clinical Director and one of the magical hostesses of Holding The Line, Brittany Palmer, gets real and honest with viewers and listeners about lots of mental health topics surrounding First Responders and Military members. Join us as she tackles topics from the perspective of our Community, and to help those of us still fighting the good fight understand w...